Direct Access
Under Direct Access you are entitled to seek treatment from a Direct Access certified therapist of your choosing. Direct Access places physical therapy as a first line provider for your musculoskeletal health. For additional information, click on the suggested link on the right.
Under Direct Access you are entitled to seek treatment from a Direct Access certified therapist of your choosing. Direct Access places physical therapy as a first line provider for your musculoskeletal health. What does this mean for you?
- Get the relief and recovery you need, NOW.
- Immediate evaluation, diagnosis and treatment from your therapist.
- Immediate consultation with your therapist to determine if therapy is needed, or if further examination by your physician is warranted.
- Reduces the need for long term care by providing earlier intervention.
- Freedom to choose your therapist as you would a physician, dentist or other healthcare professional.
The sooner an injury is treated, the quicker the recovery. Our Direct Access certified physical therapists have received extensive education and clinical training, and are well qualified to evaluate your condition, assess your therapy needs, and begin your treatment. The Hand and Upper Body Rehabilitation Center also has long established relationships with area physicians to make appropriate referrals should they be needed, if pathology is suspected, or if you don’t improve in a reasonable amount of time.
Call your insurance provider to find out what your policy offers in terms of Direct Access coverage. Many insurers will cover your treatment with a certified therapist.
Here is a partial list of Pennsylvania insurers reimbursing for Direct Access therapy:
- Highmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- UPMC
- Health America/Health Assurance
- State Farm Auto
- Capital Blue Cross
- Cigna PPO
